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Platycerium Superbum (Giant Staghorn) 12cm H15cm

Platycerium Superbum (Giant Staghorn) 12cm H15cm
£30.00 GBP
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Meet Platycerium superbum—the giant staghorn spectacle. With shield fronds and antler-like fertile fronds, she looks less like an ordinary fern and more like living wall art. Bold, sculptural and wonderfully prehistoric, she is a statement plant for humid, bright spaces.

  • The Formal Name: Platycerium superbum
  • The Nickname: Giant Staghorn Fern
  • Roots: An epiphytic staghorn fern from tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Australia and nearby areas.
  • Natural Vibe: Growing attached to trees where filtered light, humidity and airflow surround the fronds.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She prefers bright, indirect light or gentle shade; direct sun can crisp the fronds.
  • Best Room: A bright bathroom, warm kitchen or mounted display spot away from direct midday sun.
  • Snacks: Feed very lightly every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer.
  • Tropical Feels: High humidity is her happy place. Dry air can cause browning tips and tired fronds.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep her around 16–24°C and away from cold draughts.
  • Thirst: Water by soaking or thoroughly wetting the root area, then allow good airflow before the next watering.
  • Safety First: Generally pet friendly – best kept out of reach to protect delicate fronds from nibbling.
  • The Bedding: Best in a loose epiphytic fern setup, mounted or potted in very airy bark/fibre rather than dense soil.
  • Family Tree: Usually propagated from spores by specialists; home growers maintain the plant rather than divide it.
  • Space Needs: Give her wall, shelf or hanging space; mature fronds can become large and dramatic.
  • Speed: A steady grower when humidity and watering are kept consistent.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for scale, mealybugs and crispy stress caused by dry air.
  • Moving Day: Repot when the root ball is crowded or the compost has broken down.
  • Haircut: Do not remove brown shield fronds; they protect the roots and are part of the plant’s structure.
  • Fresh Air: A lush, leafy plant that softens shelves and gives any room a woodland feel.
  • Plant Lore: The antler-like fronds are the reason staghorn ferns look like living botanical trophies.

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